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2017, 44th Turkey Rod Run

PostPosted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 2:06 pm
by WEW51L110
The Turkey Rod Run is a four day event at the Daytona International Speedway that draws people from all over the southeastern states and beyond. Personally I prefer spending Thanksgiving with family and friends in an homey, casual environment, not by bumping elbows with thousands of strangers at a very large swap meet/car show/car coral. To each his own. Therefore, I only go for a Friday or Saturday. Friday, this year, had weather challenges so I went on Saturday. Below is one day’s snapshot of the relevant IHC in attendance. Granted there were 4,333 registered vehicles in attendance, so I might have missed some. As far as I know, mine was the only model L there. As you can see there were some KBs, Metro, and model S. With so many vehicles, there are likely going to be some odder than others I’ve included a couple of them too. And there’s even an example for the “hit and miss” guys.

Re: 2017, 44th Turkey Rod Run

PostPosted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 3:50 pm
by nikkinutshop
Much appreciated

Re: 2017, 44th Turkey Rod Run

PostPosted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 7:43 pm
by dean466
Thanks for sharing the pics! That Learjet camper has to one of the stranger things I've seen! Was it over 8 1/2' wide?

I think the correct model designation for the 'D190' is a V190, though I doubt it's on a 190 chassis now.

Dean

Re: 2017, 44th Turkey Rod Run

PostPosted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 8:16 pm
by dean466
Powerstrokes were the only V8 diesels that mounted the turbo at an angle, weren't they?

Dean

Re: 2017, 44th Turkey Rod Run

PostPosted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 8:52 am
by WEW51L110
The Lear Jet camper was parked in such a way I couldn’t get directly behind it to judge its width nor did I have my tape measure with me. In fact I didn’t linger long enough to inquire anything about it. Daytona Speedway infield is such a large area and to cover it all requires one to keep moving.
As for the 190, it could very well be a V model. Zooming into the original pic reveals there is no letter designation on the cowel badge. I’m getting old and where I got the idea it was a D is anybody’s guess. I’m not a deisel expert and I took the photo so those who are experts could relish in the knowledge they recognized what kind it is. Cheers!


What - no one noticed those l o n g shades on the KB2’s headlights?

Re: 2017, 44th Turkey Rod Run

PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:12 am
by restoKB1
yea, they are a bit long. not to my tastes.

when I bought my jimglo car trailer, they told me the max width allowed on US roads is 7 1/2 feet. I have not verified that though. if it is true and that lear jet camper is wider than that, how can they get it registered?

Re: 2017, 44th Turkey Rod Run

PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 8:34 pm
by Dan Cornett
I'm not sure what the max width for trailers might be but most of the car hauler trailers and especially the lo-pro bass boat trailers that people around here have are well over 8 ft. wide.

Bill, Is that all of the IH's at the show? I would have thought there would have been many more, especially one more or didn't you take yours? Looks like it was a great show. I'm surprised Jeff hasn't posted a few on another forum. I'm sure he was there.

Re: 2017, 44th Turkey Rod Run

PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 10:29 pm
by lbesq
102" is what our trailers are. If the DOT want to make a stink, they will measure any chain or straps or binders that might stick out past the sides.

Re: 2017, 44th Turkey Rod Run

PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:48 am
by restoKB1
okay, I just did a bit of research. 102 inches is the dot max width. that is what I get for buying into hearsay. so Lloyd you are a smart guy, and Dan too.

Re: 2017, 44th Turkey Rod Run

PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:43 pm
by lbesq
If a person wants to do a lot of hauling of vehicles, he really needs a flat deck(wheels under) for it. I have a home built trailer that I want to widen out and make drive over fenders. I could barely fit my old 97 ford with standard tires and wheels through the fenders, newer trucks will not fit. Just my thoughts.